The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 34,000
€ 23,200
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.4
168
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
457 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
